Sergeant Frank Gaughan

Sergeant Frank Gaughan | Needham Police Department, Massachusetts
Needham Police Department, Massachusetts
Sergeant Frank Gaughan

Needham Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Saturday, November 28, 1931

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Frank Gaughan

Sergeant Gaughan suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after assisting at the scene of a large house fire on Charles River Street. He had returned to the police station at the Needham Town Hall when he suddenly began to feel ill and collapsed.

Sergeant Gaughan was a WWI veteran and had served with the agency for three years. He was survived by his wife and child.

Bio

  • Age 41
  • Tour 3 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack
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Sergeant Gaughan, it has been 92 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your military and law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall Georges Mills, NH

November 28, 2023

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